TAKE-CARE: EFFECTIVENESS OF A PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINING CORE STABILITY EXERCISE AND MASSAGE IN CANCER RELATED SYMPTOMS
18 Years
65 Years
Female
Breast Cancer
Trial Information
TAKE-CARE: EFFECTIVENESS OF A PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINING CORE STABILITY EXERCISE AND MASSAGE IN CANCER RELATED SYMPTOMS
Eligibility Criteria
1, had a diagnosis of breast cancer (stage I-IIIA); 2, between 25-65 years; 3, finished
co-adjuvant treatment except hormone-therapy; 4, not having active cancer; 5, interest to
improve their lifestyle increasing physical activity; and, 6, present 3 to 5 of the
following physical findings, judged by the oncologist who referred the patient: neck or
shoulder pain symptoms, reduced range of motion in neck- shoulder area, reduced physical
capacity, any psychological problem, increased fatigue, sleep disturbances, or any problem
in coping with reduced physical and psychosocial functioning.
Principal Outcomes Fatigue Score: Piper Fatigue Scale Mood State:Profile of Mood State
Quality of Life: QLQ-BR23
Inclusion Criteria:
- Finished oncology treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, surgery)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Other musculoskeletal conditions.
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Outcome Measure:
Change from Baseline in Fatigue Related Cancer at 6 months
Outcome Description:
Piper Fatigue Scale
Outcome Time Frame:
Baseline, 6 months
Safety Issue:
Yes
Principal Investigator
Manuel Arroyo-Morales, PhD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Universidad de Granada
Authority:
Spain: Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica
Study ID:
PI0890418
NCT ID:
NCT01274806
Start Date:
January 2009
Completion Date:
December 2010
Related Keywords:
- Breast Cancer
- breast cancer
- physical therapy
- massage
- core stability
- Breast Neoplasms
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